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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,583.52, 888,967.56 and 193,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,583.52, 888,967.56 and 193,131.60 is: 289,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,583.52 : 888,967.56 = 193,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,583.52/888,967.56 = 193,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,583.52x = 888,967.56 × 193,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,583.52x = 171,687,727,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,687,727,210.90/592,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,727.48

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